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In late March and early April 2026, amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, airstrikes targeted two of Iran’s largest steel production complexes. The attacks hit Mobarakeh Steel near Isfahan — the biggest steel producer in the Middle East — and Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz. These …

Oil prices rallied sharply on Monday, extending recent gains as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised fears of broader supply disruptions. The latest move higher reflects growing concerns that the conflict is widening, with new actors entering the confrontation and little indication of near-term de-escalation. Brent crude futures …

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post a weekly decline, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reduced the risk premium that had supported markets in recent sessions. As of 20:46 ET (00:46 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery slipped …

Oil prices surged on Thursday, extending a period of heightened volatility as investors reacted to mixed signals surrounding potential de-escalation in the Middle East. Gains were driven by persistent uncertainty over diplomatic efforts, even as Iran reviews a U.S.-backed proposal to end the ongoing conflict. As of 05:33 ET (09:33 …

Oil prices rebounded by more than 2% in Asian trading on Thursday, as markets reacted to conflicting signals surrounding potential de-escalation in the Middle East. The gains follow a sharp decline in the previous session, underscoring the heightened volatility driven by geopolitical uncertainty. As of 02:09 ET (00:31 GMT), Brent …

Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday, with global benchmark Brent crude hovering around the $100-per-barrel mark, as markets reacted to mixed signals surrounding the ongoing conflict between joint U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran. Despite continued military strikes in the region, renewed diplomatic efforts raised cautious expectations of a potential de-escalation. Brent …

Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, as tentative signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran prompted a pullback from recent highs. However, crude remained elevated, reflecting ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East. As of 01:18 GMT, Brent crude fell 3.8% to $100.51 per barrel …

Global oil prices have ignited into a fresh, “frenzied” rally over the last few hours. Intense fears of a widening Middle East conflict have shattered a brief window of relative calm, plunging energy markets back into a state of high-octane anxiety.Market Performance: Breaking the Psychological BarrierThe latest trading sessions reveal …

Bitcoin edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, slipping back below the $70,000 level as investors remained cautious amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and awaited key U.S. inflation data due later in the day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 0.5% at $69,583.5 by 01:55 ET (05:55 …

U.S. stocks managed to hold their ground on Tuesday as investors awaited clearer signals on how long the ongoing conflict with Iran might last. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 210 points (0.4%) and the Nasdaq climbed 0.6%. After a volatile Monday driven by …